
The Chafter 30
Anggara did find it strange when his secretary gave a short message that read.
Daddy's!
Can I call you that. Or I'm just someone who wasn't born of the status that I should hold as a Raiyan Anggara. Anggara Kartono is still my father. There's something I want to talk about. So, I hope Mr. Anggara can meet me at the cafeteria. At 12 noon. Your presence, I am very much waiting for.
Anggara was actually pleased with his son's request. In a hurry he got out and left the office.
While Raiyan was waiting for his father as if hesitating if the message arrived on time. At exactly 12 o'clock. Anggara has not yet revealed himself. The feeling of doubt, made him decide to leave. But not long before he stood up. Anggara walked in from behind the door and immediately smiled when he saw Raiyan.
“ Sorry, late.” Anggara.
Raiyan just smiled. And then he sat back down and called out to the waiters who happened to be looking at him. After ordering a drink, Raiyan immediately pulled out several maps containing several files.
“ What is this? “ ask Anggara confused.
“ Some of these files are the property of Mr. Anggara. My grandfather asked him to return all the belongings of the Anggara family.” Raiyan.
Anggara laughed a little. He pushed through some unopened maps.
“ All have passed. I'm not interested in taking what your grandfather stole. For me, I just want to live a quiet life.”
Raiyan saluted the man who was actually his real father. From that smile, Raiyan believed that his mother was not wrong to have loved this man.
“ Is my mother a good woman in the eyes of master Anggara?” ask Raiyan. He actually hesitated a little to say that.
Anggara smiled and said.” Your mother is the most beautiful woman. L loved her. But, maybe destiny says something else. After giving birth to you. He died.”
“ Did you meet my mother before she died?”
Heard Raiyan's question. Anggara furrowed his brows. He wanted to know what his son wanted to ask.
“ Raiyan! What exactly do you want to ask.”
“ Grandpa says. He didn't meet mom. Mom has been buried when new grandpa comes from Thailand.”
Anggara. If Mandala were to announce Kannika's death. But, nothing suspicious.
“ Better, you ask with Mandala about your mother's death. Only he knows. If you ask me. I couldn't do anything at that time either.”
“ You mean. You don't care about my mom.”
“ Not like that, Raiyan. I love Kannika. But, I'm powerless. Kannika chose to leave me. So, I don't have a choice. I finally decided to marry the girl my father chose. And maybe my fate wasn't what I expected. My wife died after giving birth to Fandi. Do you understand my life now? Raiyans! I have no choice but to follow my destiny. “
“ You are too weak.”
“ Yes! Youre right. I'm weak. I'm a coward and a loser. But, what your mother did must have had a reason. The one who knows the reason is your grandfather. So, you can ask directly to him.”
Raiyan was silent this time. I don't know what's up ? But, his feelings seemed to be reminded of one incident that happened many days ago.
***
The water that flushed from the handshower made Raiyan's body wet. Berlahan Raiyan closed his eyes. But soon he realized something. He hurriedly took the towel and came out of the bathroom.
When his left foot wanted to step on the first rung. A voice came from his father's bedroom door. He turned back and walked towards the room. And suddenly his legs came to a halt when his father's voice said.
“ Take the woman to a mental hospital. I think it's safer to hide it. And besides, Raiyan already considered him dead. So everything will be safer until the whole treasure is mine.”
Mandala looked at her wife who seemed to disagree.
“ you are really outrageous. Miss Kannika doesn't deserve your treatment like that.”
“ Emma! She's the woman who ruined my life. It's only natural that I have everything Raiyan has. And besides that. Raiyan is not my son. He's Anggara's son. “
Emma sighed. There was something she did not understand from the thought of her husband.
“ I will tell Raiyan, if his mother is still alive. That way I don't feel guilty.”
Mandala pulled his wife and put her on the bed. With a slight push on both of his arms. He said back.
“ Kannika that caused you to miscarry. Don't you hate him. “
Emma returned the husband's gaze. A feeling of compassion seemed to envelop him.
“ Mandalas. Enough's enough! Forgetit. I've forgotten it too. And the problem of miscarriage is just a misunderstanding. You have to understand. I beg.”
Mandala took off her grip and moved away from his wife.
“ Kannika I'm moving to a mental hospital this afternoon. And I hope you take care of it. “
Mandala left after handing over the key. He exited the room and Raiyan rushed to hide behind the door of the room which happened to be a room for guests.
When you feel safe. Raiyan came out of the room and met Emma who was still sitting on the bed. Emma who noticed Raiyan's presence was shocked by his presence.
“ Where is my mother?”
Emma smiled at Raiyan's question.
“ I hope you tell me. Where's dad hiding my mom?”
Emma got up from her seat and then stepped closer to her.
“ Take this key.” Emma handed over the key that her husband had just given her.
“ Your mother is next to this room. Take him away as far as possible.” Emma said again.
Raiyan was a little confused.
“ Kannika good woman. And about my son who died. It's myfault. I actually hid my condition. Kannika helped me a lot. But Mandala misunderstood. Your mother was forced into brackets by my husband. Me...”
Emma's tears are falling. He's a little sniffling.
“ I'm sorry. Forgive me and my husband.”
Raiyan. He could not answer anything his stepmother said. A feeling of confusion and anger made her leave Emma.